Choose Bannerman
Choose Bannerman if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bannerman launched in 2017.
Bannerman vs NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Bannerman and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Bannerman (2017) is 8 years older than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2025). NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Bannerman (77.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Choose NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,451 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Bannerman and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bannerman |  NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (83 reviews) | 81% positive (1,451 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Armitage Games | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Bannerman (2017) is 8 years older than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2025).
- NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Bannerman (77.1% positive).
- Bannerman is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (8.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Bannerman has no Deck rating yet.
Bannerman vs NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black — FAQ
- Should I play Bannerman or NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black first?
- If you want chronology, Bannerman (2017) came out before NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Bannerman and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.